Pre-Kindergarten Programs

All children attending the Saint James Pre-Kindergarten must be toilet trained.  They may not wear Pull-Ups to school and must be able to use the restrooms with no assistance.

If you are unsure which program is right for your child or to arrange a visit, please contact our interim Admissions Coordinator, Amy Guenther at 860 643-5088 or marketing@SaintTeresaCatholic.org

3-Year-Old Program Options

(Child must be 3 by September 1 of the current school year):

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00am – 11:50am

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 1:50pm

Curriculum Highlights:

  • Following directions in a group setting
  • Themed show ‘n’ tell, days of the week, weather, and story time
  • Singing, dancing, and playing games
  • Recognition of shapes, colors, patters, letters and numbers
  • Small and large motor skill activities
  • Weekly age-appropriate themed lessons that consist of books, songs, and crafts,
  • Holiday celebrations
  • Simple prayers and learning about God
  • Progress reports issued twice a year
  • End-of-year celebration with families and friends
  • Full-time students have the option to use the school’s Extended Day program

4– & 5-Year-Old Program Options

(Child must be 4 by September 1 of the current school year):

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 11:50am

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 1:50pm

Program Highlights:

  • Group activities including Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, calendar, weather, singing, dancing, reading, and playing games
  • Recognition and writing of upper and lower case letters with an introduction to sign language
  • Self-expression through sharing and show-and-tell
  • Recognition of writing numbers, shapes, colors, and patterns
  • Weekly SEEDS magazine for preschool – brings scripture reading and activities into the themed monthly lessons
  • Center-based activities that offer individual and small group learning opportunities
  • Weekly story-time with the “big school” librarian
  • Playtime outside in our fenced-in play area and next door in the “big school” gym
  • Bi-weekly age-appropriate themed lessons
  • Holiday celebrations with families and friends
  • Age-appropriate field trips
  • Progress reports issued twice a year
  • “Stepping Up” celebration for family and friends on the last day of school
  • Buddy program with the SJS 3rd Grade Students (involves reading, crafting, playing together)
  • Rest time for full-day students